Oyster Bay, New York · Long Island Sound · 40°52.9′N 73°31.4′W · VHF Ch 09
Oyster Bay is the best all-round anchorage on the north shore of Long Island — a deep, nearly landlocked harbor under the wooded bluffs of Sagamore Hill, protected from every direction and calm when the rest of the Sound is kicking.
Anchor in the designated area in 10–14 ft of good mud, or take a mooring from Oyster Bay Marine Center or Sagamore YC (Ch 09). The surrounding hills and necks give genuine all-round shelter — this is the western Sound's go-to hole when the wind pipes up. The big tide runs a fair current in the approaches, so mind it on the way in.
Ashore, the town of Oyster Bay, provisions and restaurants are a dinghy and a short walk away, with Theodore Roosevelt's Sagamore Hill just up the hill. Protected, deep and handsome — a standout.
Hazards & cautions. The harbor is nearly landlocked and very well protected, but the big 7-foot tide runs a strong current in the approaches — plan for it. Mill Neck Creek and the upper reaches shoal; deeper boats stay in the main harbor.
Coast Pilot notes Oyster Bay is a well-protected, nearly landlocked harbor with good holding; strong tidal currents run in the approaches.
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